The company operates on behalf of its members in assisting customers to obtain information, receive brochures and make bookings with its members. Any information provided by visitors to this website will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with the appropriate member and those who administer this website and members’ booking systems. Drifters will not make available any information to any third party.

The Drifters website contains links to other sites, including third parties. When visitors use those links, Drifters has no control of such sites and cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy rules of those sites. Some of those links are to members’ own websites. When making a booking, you will be transferred to that member’s website.

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Drifters member companies are:

ABC Boat Hire

Anglo Welsh Waterways Holidays

Black Prince Holidays

Countrywide Cruisers

Kate Boats

Rose Narrowboats

Napton Narrowboats

Shire Cruisers

Valley Cruises

Union Canal Carriers

Foxhanger Boats

Want to get started? 

Start planning your trip.

Find your perfect holiday with Great British Boating. Simply select your preferred start location and date and click on “check availability”. 

You can further refine your search by selecting holiday length and berths.

Or you can book directly now by calling us on:

 +44 (0) 1252 796 402

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